School pupils learned how to distract DNA as Nelson and Colne College looked to inspire a love of STEM during National Science Week. Year 8 and 9 pupils from Park High School and Pendle Vale College spent an afternoon at the college immersing themselves in all things science. The visit, …
Read More »The OR Society announces charity partnership with In2scienceUK to boost STEM skills amongst young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
This National Careers Week (4th – 9th March), The OR Society, the leading membership organisation for operational researchers, is partnering with the award-winning charity, In2scienceUK to support young people from low income and disadvantaged backgrounds to take part in the innovative In2STEM programme. In2science was established in 2010 to unlock …
Read More »‘Food for thought’: Sixth Former receives national science award for nutrition app that promotes better mental health
Richard Turay (pictured left) has received the British Science Association’s Gold CREST Award for designing an app which allows people to better manage symptoms of depression by tracking the impact of food on mood. Richard, from London, received a Gold CREST Award for his project of designing an app which …
Read More »British Science Association ‘Kickstarts’ STEM learning with funding for underrepresented students
In preparation for British Science Week 2024, the British Science Association (BSA) has launched a programme of Kick Start Grants for schools and to fund and organise their own events or activities to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). This year marks the 30th anniversary of British Science Week, …
Read More »Come fly with us – Dudley students take off with project to build full-size biplane
An ambitious project which will see a group of Year 9 pupils in Dudley build a fully working biplane has taken off thanks to a substantial STEM grant from the Millennium Point Trust. The 24 students from Dudley Academies Trust are working with the STEM High Fliers (SHF) charity to …
Read More »STEM roadshow demonstrates the wonders of space to schools
The UK’s longest-running science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) roadshow for schools has launched its 18th annual season with space as its central theme for 2023. Delivered jointly by BAE Systems, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, the schools roadshow, which began in 2005, visits more than 420 …
Read More »Ignite a passion for STEM at The Big Bang Fair – registration now open
The much-loved Big Bang Fair is returning for another year and, from today, schools can register for free tickets to attend. Teachers can once again excite their students about the wonders of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and spark inspiration for what a career as an engineer or scientist …
Read More »115,000 more girls need to study maths or physics A levels to bridge gender gap in higher education
A new research report, released today by charity EngineeringUK, reveals the staggering increase needed in the number of girls studying maths and/or physics at A level, in order to reach equal numbers of male and female students studying engineering and technology degrees. With the current conversion rate from A Level …
Read More »STEM Week sparks imaginations at Brackenfield School
Children at Brackenfield School in Harrogate spent a week celebrating all things science during a hands-on series of experiments, presentations and activities geared towards igniting a life-long interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects. As part of STEM week, Brackenfield invited guest speakers from prestigious brands such as …
Read More »Millennium Point Charitable Trust announces £3.25M in STEM support for 2022
The Millennium Point Trust has announced it has given over £3.25m in STEM support to organisations across the West Midlands over the last 12 months. Commercial activity that takes place in the Millennium Point building feeds back into the Millennium Point Charitable Trust. This enables the charity to donate to, …
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